Helms is a German/Scandinavian family name. The name is most connected to the German town of Helmsdorf. It may refer to:
- Bobby Helms (1933-1997), American singer
- Chet Helms (1942-2005), American rock promoter
- Don Helms (1927-2008), American musician
- Ed Helms (born 1974), American actor
- Gregory Helms (born 1974), American professional wrestler
- Jesse Helms (1921-2008), American Senator
- Johannes Helms (1828-1895), Danish writer and headmaster "Det åbne gymnasium"
- Johnny Helms (1935- ), American jazz musician (trumpet)
- Richard Helms (1913-2002), CIA Director 1966-1973
- Susan Helms (born 1958), American general and astronaut
- Wes Helms (born 1976), American baseball player
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Famous quotes containing the word helms:
“The murmurs of many a famous river on the other side of the globe reach even to us here, as to more distant dwellers on its banks; many a poet’s stream, floating the helms and shields of heroes on its bosom.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
“Mr. Clinton better watch out if he comes down here. He’d better have a bodyguard.”
—Jesse Helms (b. 1921)
“The Greeks have snatched up their spears.
They have pointed the helms of their ships
Toward the bulwarks of Troy.”
—Hilda Doolittle (1886–1961)